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Errickson Family History

Errickson Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Eriksen Erikson etc.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Errickson family from?

You can see how Errickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Errickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Errickson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Errickson families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Errickson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Errickson families in 1891.
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What did your Errickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Errickson. 27% of Errickson men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Errickson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Errickson were Salesman and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

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Passenger Lists

There are 530 immigration records available for the last name Errickson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Errickson. For the veterans among your Errickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Errickson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Errickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Errickson in 1954 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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